The 42nd Panasonic Cup race day shines in emerald glory
The 42nd Panasonic Cup race day was successfully held on October 26 at the Sha Tin Racecourse, featuring a total of ten exciting races throughout the day. The highlight of this year's event was the Panasonic Cup race (Handicap, 1,600 meters), which took place as the Race 6, offering the stake money amounting to HK$3.12 million. The race was won by Pierre Ng-trained Brazilian import horse “Sagacious Life”.
During the award ceremony, Mr. Tetsuro Homma, Executive Vice President of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, presented the Panasonic Cup trophy to Sagacious Life’s winning owner Leslie Lui and his representative. Dr. David Mong, Chairman & CEO of Shun Hing Group, awarded the trophy to the horse's trainer Pierre Ng, while Ms. Cynthia Mong, Executive Director of Shun Hing Electronic Trading Co., Ltd., presented the trophy to the apprentice Britney Wong, who rode "Sagacious Life".
Since 2020, the Panasonic Cup trophies have showcased a classic design inspired by the Panasonic rice cooker, utilizing 3D printing technology. The trophies are adorned with a combination of gems in this year's event theme color—emerald green—featuring the logo of the Shun Hing Group. The Owner, Trainer and Jockey of the Panasonic Cup race each received a Trophy, a Panasonic LUMIX Compact Camera, a Panasonic LAMDASH PALM IN Shaver, a Panasonic nanoe® Hair Dryer and a set of Technics headphones. Winning Owners of other non-trophy races held on the race day were also awarded trophies and selected Panasonic electrical products.
“Talents Ambition” won this year’s Best Turned Out Horse in the Panasonic Cup. Ms. Jasmie Mong, Shun Hing Electronic Trading Co. Ltd., presented a prize and a Panasonic LAMDASH Linear Shaver to the stable assistant responsible for “Talents Ambition”.
The 42nd Panasonic Cup race day has been recognized as one of the “Japanese Autumn Festival” events again. Ambassador Jun Miura, Japanese Consul-General of Hong Kong served as the guest of honor during the award presentation. Ambassador Miura also introduced the esteemed activities associated with the “Japanese Autumn Festival in Hong Kong” to the attendees.
Multiple special segments has been arranged within the Jockey Club Box, which included a demonstration of the latest Panasonic beauty devices, highlighting their professional performance and features, as well as an introduction of commemorative gifts for each guest: the Panasonic fascia massage gun and men shaver.
On the race day, pop-up sales booths were set at the members’ betting hall and the public betting hall offering exclusive discount for the entrants on buying selected audio visual, air-conditioners, kitchen appliances, health and beauty care products etc.